Jalani
Every Jalani since 1973 — 2,346 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jalani
Jalani is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,068 in 2025 with 228 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 2,346 American babies have been named Jalani — about 71% girls and 29% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 252 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jalani stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jalani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 228 | #1,068 | 16 | #5,704 |
| 2024 | 202 | #1,184 | 19 | #5,143 |
| 2023 | 226 | #1,090 | 26 | #4,160 |
| 2022 | 188 | #1,274 | 33 | #3,496 |
| 2021 | 136 | #1,546 | 15 | #5,877 |
| 2020 | 96 | #1,969 | 18 | #5,122 |
| 2019 | 105 | #1,904 | 19 | #5,037 |
| 2018 | 77 | #2,371 | 27 | #3,931 |
| 2017 | 57 | #2,912 | 17 | #5,390 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,882 | 17 | #5,414 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,877 | 25 | #4,125 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,950 | 10 | #7,805 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,112 | 15 | #5,776 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,205 | 26 | #3,942 |
| 2011 | 48 | #3,374 | 19 | #4,889 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,670 | 18 | #5,124 |
| 2009 | 14 | #8,625 | 12 | #6,981 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6,912 | 18 | #5,144 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,791 | 17 | #5,296 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10,920 | 14 | #5,903 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,727 | 23 | #3,982 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,331 | 30 | #3,246 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,740 | 18 | #4,510 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,529 | 31 | #2,971 |
| 2001 | 11 | #8,996 | 24 | #3,555 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,225 | 19 | #4,118 |
| 1995 | — | — | 11 | #5,297 |
| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,554 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jalani in 2025?
Jalani ranked #1,068 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 228 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jalani?
2,346 babies have been named Jalani in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jalani most popular?
Jalani peaked in 2023, when 252 newborns received the name.
Is Jalani a boy or girl name?
Jalani is used for both: about 71% of babies named Jalani have been girls and 29% boys.
Is the name Jalani rising or falling?
Jalani is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.